Wehner named to NEWBA first team
MCLA junior Jen Wehner was named to the New England Women's Basketball Association first team on Tuesday. Wehner was the MASCAC player of the year in 2011 as well.
North Adams, MA- MCLA junior Jen Wehner was named to the New England Women's Basketball Association first team on Tuesday. Wehner was the MASCAC player of the year in 2011. She was joined on the first team by: Nicole Wurdeman (Babson), Melissa Teel (Western Connecticut), Kathleen King (Babson), and Jules Kowalski (Colby).
Wehner was selected as MASCAC Player of the Year after piling up 17.7 points and 14.3 rebounds per game. In addition to posting double-doubles in 23 of her team's 27 contests, the forward finished four games with at least 20 points and 20 boards. Over the course of the season, she netted 57.5% (184-320) and came up with 83 blocked shots. With Wehner leading the way, MCLA qualified for the ECAC Tournament. She will enter her senior season with 1,166 career points.
Wehner will return for her senior season with an opportunity to become the all time leading scorer in program history. MCLA finished 2011 with a record of 17-10.